Pharynx

Question 1

The pharynx is composed of

Answer 1

skeletal muscle and lined with mucous membranes

Question 2

The pharynx permits the passage of

Answer 2

swallowed solids and liquids into the esophagus

Question 3

What is the esophagus and where does it lie?

Answer 3

The esophagus is a collapsible, muscular tube that lies posterior to the trachea and connects the pharynx to the stomach

Question 4

Pharynx (activity) pharyngeal stage of

Answer 4

Pharyngeal stage of deglutition

Question 5

What is the function of the pharynx? In terms of bolus

Answer 5

Moves bolus from oropharynx to laryngopharynx and into esophagus; closes air passageways.

Question 6

Esophagus activities

Answer 6

• Basically relaxes your upper and lower esophageal sphincters

Relaxation of upper esophageal sphincter.
-Esophageal stage of Pushes bolus down esophagus. deglutition (peristalsis).
- Relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter —
*Secretion of mucus

Question 7

Esophagus- relaxation of upper
esophageal sphincter;

Answer 7

Permits entry of bolus from laryngopharynx into esophagus

Question 8

Esophagus- The esophageal stage of deglutition (peristalsis)

Answer 8

Pushes bolus down esophagus

Question 9

Esophagus- relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter

Answer 9

Permits entry of bolus into stomach

Question 10

Esophagus: Secretion of mucus

Answer 10

Lubricates esophagus for smooth passage of bolus

Question 11

gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when

Answer 11

lower esophageal sphincter fails to close
adequately after food has entered the stomach